February 2020 Nanaimo What's On Digest Magazine

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FEB 01 Doctors of Rock n Roll at MGM Restaurant: Dine and dance to the music of the 1950s to the present with Doctors of Rock n Roll at the world-famous MGM Restaurant. 06:00pm at MGM RESTAURANT, 260 Nicol Street. 250735-3535 Dancestreams Dance O d ys -

sey. Odyssey ’20 brings together gifted youth dancers from all over Vancouver Island, in a non-competitive mutual love of dance in all its forms. TIX 250-7548550 Science Saturday: A Community Science Celebration: NS3 & ICE are hosting a celebration of science in our com-

munity with dropin, hands-on activities for kids & adults alike! 10:00am at NS3’s Science Studio, 4355 Jingle Pot Road, room 101.

1-778-268-2289 Art of Chanting: A weekend of chanting from diverse cultures at Nanaimo’s spiritual retreat, meeting and conference centre; the Bethlehem Centre. 09:00am at Bethlehem Centre, 2371 Arbot Road.

FEB 02 West Coast Youth Fiddle Summit 2020: A thrilling family show featuring Canada’s best young string players from 3 provinces, with over 60 musicians on stage! 02:00pm at The Port Theatre, 125 Front Street.

(250) 754-8550 Art of Chanting: A weekend of chanting from diverse cultures at Nanaimo’s spiritual retreat, meeting

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and conference centre; the Bethlehem Centre. 09:00am at Bethlehem Centre, 2371 Arbot Road.

FEB 03 Classical Coffee Concert A Port Theatre Spotlight Series Presentation CHAMBER MUSIC IN OUR LOBBY with the charismatic BERGMANN DUO and featured guests TIX 250-754-8550 VIU – Engaged Citizens Speaker Series: 07:00pm at VIU’s Malaspina Theatre, 900 Fifth St. 250-754-7587

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Axe & Grind DATE NIGHT!! Every Tuesday 2 People can get one full hour of Axe throwing for just $30!!! Happy Hour 3-5PM Tues – Thurs.

Axe & Grind: 225 Terminal Ave Nanaimo. (778) 441-0555

Zumba Dance Fitness Class: Let’s dance together!

Please bring your shoes and some drink and wear stretchy clothes.

12:30pm at Luxe Studio’s, Unit #4 – 2330 McCullough Road.

TAI CHI BY DONA- Les Ballets TrockTION: 01:30pm at adero de Monte Unity Spiritual Cen- Carlo. Founded by a tre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

Masters Of Hope: Mental Health and Addictions 06:00pm at Regional Libraries in your Community.

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group of ballet enthusiasts for the purpose of presenting a playful, entertaining view of traditional, classical ballet in parody form entertaining audiences worldwide for nearly 40 years.

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10 of Mid-Island Fringe!

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Calling All Comedians, Performers and Theatre Enthusiasts 2020 marks the TENTH anniversary of the Nanaimo Fringe Festival in the heart of downtown Nanaimo. Pacific Coast Stage Company has been dedicated to nurturing Nanaimo’s emerging and established artists for close to a decade; connecting them with the rich community of touring artists on the thriving Canadian Fringe circuit. Modelled after the iconic Edinburgh Fringe Festival, we are theatre, dance, spoken word, drag, comedy and more — so join us in celebrating ten years of unbounded artistic expression right here in your own backyard!

“We are humbled to have watched this mid-Island Fringe Festival grow since 2011, attracting a wealth of Canadian and International talent to Nanaimo each summer, and we look forward to our 10th Anniversary year in action. Artists apply now! Audiences, join us!!”

— Tamara McCarthy, Board of Directors’ Chair.

Artist Call: The Nanaimo Fringe is now calling all performance artists to apply to our festival lottery, which remains open until February 28th, 2020. Applications can be submitted

online at NanaimoFringe.com and the results of the lottery will be announced on March 3rd, 2020. We accept up to 10 groups per festival, with up to 50% of the spots committed to local groups.

Support for Artists: 2020 also introduces a NEW and exciting partnership with Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society.

Aimed at increasing participation amongst diverse local applicants, CVIMS will be offering up to five sponsorships for newcomer/cultural artists (based on need) to cover the cost of Festival participation fees ($200). Simply submit an additional online bursary application form along with your artist submission to be considered for this generous support.

Visit: NanaimoFringe.com to apply today!

The Nanaimo Fringe Festival takes place August 7-15th, 2020, with a free preview night on August 6th. Reach out online for volunteer opportunities and be sure to keep up-to-date with the latest news and information by following Nanaimo Fringe Festival on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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FEB 07 Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

Tai Chi Beginners class: Wear loose clothing, sports shoes and register at the first class. Find out if Tai Chi is for you.

07:00pm at Georgia Avenue Community School, 625 Georgia Ave. 778-744-0413 DROP IN INTENTION CIRCLE:

07:00pm at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

Abbamania & Bee Gees Cher show.

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7:30PM Port Theatre TIX 250-754-8550 In A Generational Retrospective, Ukrainian-Cana-

Vancouver Island Short Film Festival Show 1 7PM Malaspina Theatre bldg 310. Show 2 7PM Room 105 Bldg 320 (VIU) TIX / FMI 250745-8550 visff.com The Rocket Man tribute to Elton John Ryan Langevin stars as ‘The Rocket Man’ and gives a heart-felt and genuine tribute to Elton John. Opening act

“The Piano Man” TIX / FMI 250-754-8550 New Movie Releases Feb 7: Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), Come to Daddy, The Assistant, The Traitor 12:00am Check Your Local Theatres.

Qigong by donation: 10:00am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

Make a Mug Night: Come make your own mug from scratch! 06:30pm at Nanaimo Ceramic Arts Studio and Gallery, 1-140 Wallace St. Nanaimo Global Film Festival February 6-8. Documentaries from Vancouver Island and

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around the world will be screened during G l o b a l Citizens week at Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus. See ng.ca for details.

FEB 08 Vancouver Island Short Film Festival Show 1 2PM Malaspina Theatre bldg 310. Show 2 7PM Malaspina Theatre Bldg 310 (VIU) TIX / FMI 250-745-8550 vis.com Metaphysical Network Presents: Activate your Kundalini and Rejuvenate your Body, Mind and Soul with Car-

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2020 Lunar New Year Dinner Gala Presented by the Nanaimo Chinese Culture Society (NCCS) & the Nanaimo Chinese Freemasons Society (NCFS) TIX / FMI 250-754-8550 Women’s Expo: Let’s Celebrate Women! Come Explore, Indulge, Escape & Shop!

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It’s Alive!

Well, the Puppeteers Are The Port Theatre is proud to present Manual Cinema’s FRANKENSTEIN to Nanaimo as part of our nationally acclaimed Spotlight Series! It’s a special Canadian premiere event.

Internationally-renowned multimedia company Manual Cinema stitches together the classic story of Frankenstein with Mary Shelley’s own biography to create an unexpected story about the beauty and horror of creation; combining handmade shadow puppetry, cinematic techniques, and innovative sound and live music to create immersive visual stories for stage and screen.

Manual Cinema’s “Frankenstein” is a film-theatre hybrid that fuses Mary Shelley’s novel with her biography, emphasizing themes of desire, birth and loss. “It’s a story about the animation of dead matter,” Drew Dir, a co-artistic director, said. “And as puppeteers, that’s sort of what we do.” The dead matter in question is maybe 18 inches long. Malformed, with one bulging eye, it’s shaped like the kind of rag doll that only a very warped or very lonely child would enjoy.

Operated by the puppeteers and filmed with a small camera, it looks larger, ghastlier, something like the “hideous progeny” that Shelley described. When she wrote the book, Shelley had recently lost a newborn and her own mother had died from postpartum complications (scenes the play stages) so progeny was not necessarily a happy or neutral idea.

Manual Cinema is a group that works collaboratively. If Dir conceived the piece, he went on to develop it with two of Manual Cinema’s other artistic directors,

Sarah Fornace and Julia VanArsdale Miller. The two other artistic directors, Ben Kauffman and Kyle Vegter, wrote the music.This is a company used to stitching together new works out of disparate parts and pleasantly surprised by what it has made. “A show grows so much,” Miller said. “It becomes more, at least for me, what I had ever imagined.” That sounds a little dangerous. Have any of Manual Cinema creations ever turned on the company that gave them life?

“Luckily they can’t animate without us,” Fornace said with a laugh. “Those puppets can’t move without me.” Tales of Mary Shelley, Victor Frankenstein and his Monster expose how the forces of family, community and education shape personhood – or destroy it by their absence.

Sunday, March 8, 2020 – 7:30pm Post-show chat in the theatre The Port Theatre, Nanaimo, BC Buy Online: porttheatre.com/spotlight Ticket Centre: 250-754-8550 Adults $53 | Port Theatre Members $48 | Students $12.50

The Port Theatre would like to acknowledge The Department of Canadian Heritage, The BC Touring Council, The BC Arts Council, The Province of British Columbia and The City of Nanaimo. The Port Theatre would also like to recognize our platinum sponsor RLR Lawyers and our community partners Festival Nanaimo, Literacy Central Vancouver Island & Storytellers of Canada/Conteurs du Canada.

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Avalon Theatre TIX 250-754-8550 Cavallotti Lodge Italian Dinner: Cavallotti Lodge spaghetti and meatball dinner. Sunday February 9th, doors open at 4:00, dinner at 5:30. Adults are$18:00 04:00pm at Calvallotti Lodge, 2060 East Wellington Road. 250-7585463

FEB 10 Nanaimo Family History Society: Our event starts with Discussion Groups, then AGM and Ben Wilkinson will speak off the cuff on old jewellery. Guests welcome. 06:00pm at Beban Park Social Centre Rooms 7 & 8, 2300 Bowen Road.

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FEB 11 TAI CHI BY DONATION: 01:30pm at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

Theatre One’s Emerging Voices staged readings of new Canadian plays by local and regional playwrights directed

by Nicolle Nattrass.

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Crimson Coast Dance’s 18th annual

WEE TIPPLE PARTY Nanaimo’s Whisk(e)y Festival

Tickets in advance only Friday March 6 2020 7-10 PM The Grand Hotel 4898 Rutherford Rd

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KOOL TOYS FOR “KIDS” FROM 1 TO 92 Time Marches On! Wow, we’re into February already! Do your children need a little brushing up on their school work from being off for the holidays? We have some great workbooks in store for them! For Pre K to K, Trend Enterprises makes some little write-on wipe-off books ranging from My First Alphabet Book to I Can Count 1-100. Your child can use these over and over again. We carry crayons and markers too that wipe off with a soft cloth or tissue or even an old sock!

For children grade 1 and up there are many books to choose from, including Spectrum workbooks from Carson Dellosa. For extra practice in Reading, Writing, Math etc. If you don’t want to purchase more than one book, we do have Complete Canadian Curriculum books that cover Math, English, Social Studies & Science. From grade one to eight is covered.

Do you think your child would like to play an educational card game to help them learn? Professor Noggins has a series of assorted games for age 7 and up. They can learn everything from Geography of Canada, Earth Science, to Wild Safari and more! These games “encourage kids to learn interesting facts about their favorite subjects. Each card combines trivia, true or false, and multiple choice questions”, and three levels of play. What better way to have fun and learn at the same time?

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With this being February, don’t forget about Valentine’s Day and getting something for the special person(s) in your life!

We have beautiful puzzles for all ages that would put a smile on your loved ones face. Cobble Hill has published new prints for 2020 that we have slowly been receiving, or there are still Ravensburger Disney Collectors puzzles that are too inviting to pass up! Remember that whatever you choose to give for this special day, whether it’s a puzzle, adult coloring book, flowers or chocolates, you will be appreciated for your loving thought.

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FEB 13 Thursday Morning and Afternoon Tai Chi Classes: All levels welcome 10:30am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

Tai Chi Beginners class: Wear loose clothing, sports shoes and register at the first class. Find out if Tai Chi is for you.

07:00pm at Georgia Avenue Community School, 625 Georgia Ave. 778744-0413 DROP IN INTENTION CIRCLE: 07:00pm at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

FEB 14 Opera Nanaimo is proud to present a wonderful eve-

ning of beautiful, romantic music for your Valentine’s Day enjoyment. The concert will feature bass/ baritone Michael MacKinnon and his real-life partner, mez zo -so prano Shanté Van Horlick. Michael is becoming well known to Nanaimo audiences for his warm, rich bass/ baritone voice.

7PM Cavallot ti Lodge. TIX / FMI 250-754-8550 VI Symphony Opus 2 for the love of Oboe. 25 wonderful years of symphonic performances underlined with the elegance of true classical music. Two mini-symphonies, both in classical style, are complemented

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with a joyful, quirky Oboe Concerto, featuring VIS Principal Geronimo Mendoza. 2:00PM Port Theatre TIX / FMI 250-754-8550 Qigong by donation: 10:00am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

Stories on Friday – Crazy Little Thing Called

Love: Our story theme of ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love’ is sure to bring forth some curious and comical stories. Sit back and listen.

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dance to the music of the 1960s to the present with Doctors of Rock n Roll. 07:30pm at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10, 129 Harewood Road.

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FEB 15 Celebrating 25 with the Vancouver Island Symphony: Come Celebrate 25 Years of Keeping Music Live with The Vancouver Island Symphony!

07:30pm at The Port Theatre, 125 Front Street. (250) 754-8550 Quin and Friends Concert: A night filled with many different styles of music to raise money for Quin With One N’s album production! 07:30pm at Costin Hall, 7232 Lantzville Road.

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NANAIMO monthly meeting: Safe, 07:30pm at The Port confidential sup- Theatre, 125 Front port group for par- Street. (250) 754ents, caregivers, 8550

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family, friends of LGBTQ2S+ individuals & members of the community 02:00pm at Nanaimo Family Life, 1070 Townsite Road.

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TAI CHI BY DONATION: 01:30pm at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington You are all warm- Road. ly invited. Local Masters Of Hope: voice teacher, Ms. Mental Health Christine McMa- and Addictions hon, presents her 06:00pm at Regionmusic studio 2020 al Libraries in your Spring Recital Cel- Community. ebration. Join us to Train Wreck Comlisten a variety of edy presents “The music such as musiHarley Guy” Herb cal, opera, folk, and Dixon, who brings his classical art songs Full Throttle Comeetc. in more than, 5 dy Tour to The Port different languages Theatre. You Won’t FMI www.voicealivBelieve What Your enanaimo.com Ears Will See! 8PM TIX THE LONELY CEL- / FMI 250-754-8550 EBRATING THE

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FEB 19 Zumba Dance Fitness Class: Let’s dance together!

Please bring your shoes and some drink and wear stretchy clothes.

12:30pm at Luxe Studio’s, Unit #4 – 2330 McCullough Road.

FEB 20 Thursday Morning and Afternoon Tai Chi Classes: All levels welcome 10:30am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

Tai Chi Beginners class: Wear loose clothing, sports shoes and register at the first class.

Find out if Tai Chi is for you. 07:00pm at Georgia Avenue Community School, 625 Georgia Ave. 778-744-0413

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February is African Heritage Month -

Celebrate Africa

The ecstacy and energy of African Dance - when blended with forms such as Raqs Sharqi Egyptian bellydance or Marrabenta (Mozambique), Hip Hop, Salsa and fitness - reflects the rich cultural diversity and contemporary voice of its artists through fusions such as traditions of Alphonse Tiérou technique or Afrobeat. Crimson Coast Dance honours African Heritage this month with African artists versed in these forms.

Each country is as unique as it is varied. Each culture has its own voice, its own dances and songs, qualities and histories. Each artist has experienced a world of influence from neighboring countries, nomadic travelers or their own comings and goings. Listen to their stories and songs about their country at the Vault, Friday, February 21, then embody the celebratory arts of the continent. No experience necessary, just a passion for cultural dance and joy!

Tânia Amaral (Mozambique, Southern Africa), is an African dancer, choreographer, teacher, student, Pharmacist, traveler and enthusiastic person.

She introduces moves and rhythms, with special emphasis on their value and how to use them through Afro Fusion Belly Dance. This form brings together dance from oriental African countries with the rest of Africa, including Alphonse Tiérou technique, to celebrate unification vs segregation.

It is a celebration of the body.

Izo Dreamcatcher, Isaac Gasangwa, grew up in Rwanda where dance is not considered an art form. He pioneered the first Afro-Hip Hop dance studio and founded the spectacular dance group, Jabbajunior. With his passion vision he created much good in his country though dance. He has brought that to Canada through his new company, Afrobeats, which invites everyone to express their own life story and feelings through movement. Everyone can dance to African music. The idea is to feel the

music and express yourself.

Born in Paris, Bison was raised in an African environment, Bison, was surrounded by music and dance all his life.

With his caring and humourous style and never fading smile, Bison fuses HipHop and Salsa into AfroBeats.

Bison’s takes you through Africa with steps and the music of Coupé Décalé (Ivory Coast), Azonto (Ghana), Bikutsi (Cameroon), Ndombolo (Congo). Get in on the fun, self-expression, body awareness, cardio and coordination that are AfroBeats.

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FRIDAY, FEB 21, 7-8:30pm, The Vault, 499 Wallace Street Africa Connections event Meet Isaac, Bison and Tânia Amaral as they share the dances, songs, stories and culture of Rwanda, Cameroon and Mozambique. Ask questions about this great continent and it’s distinct landscape and cultures. Join their classes on Saturday and Sunday.

SATURDAY, Feb 22,

Harbour City Theatre, 25 Victoria Road

11.00am-12.30 AFRO-FUSION HIP-HOP, Izo (Rwanda) 2.00pm-3.30 AFRO-FUSION BELLY DANCE, Tânia Amaral (Mozambique) 4.00pm-5.30 AFRO-BEATS, Bison (Cameroon) SUNDAY, Feb. 23,

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11.00am-12.30 NDOMBOLO, Bison (Cameroon) 2.00pm-3.30 AFRO-BEATS, Izo (Rwanda) 4.00pm-5.30 AFRO-FUSION BELLY DANCE, Tania (Mozambique) Class Tickets: $25/class, $20/class > 1, Sweetheart Deal: 20% by Feb 14 Info and registration: crimsoncoastdance.org Be sure to visit: Nanaimoafricanheritagesociety.com

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spotlightacademy.com Acting | Film | Theatre | TV Classes for all ages – various locations.

Jacqui Kaese trained Cameron Bright known for many roles including the Twilight movies.

“Jacqui is an amazing teacher and mentor. She is one of the most caring, supportive and professional people you will ever meet.”

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Spring Film Camps For Creative Kids, Tweens & Teens!

Young film makers will get the opportunity to be guided by professional mentors Produced by Jacqui Kaese

Teen Full Throttle Film Camp March 23-27, 2020 | M-F 10-3 pm Cost $250 plus tax. (Ages 12-16 yrs) Kids & Tweens Acting 4 Film Camp March 16-20, 2020 M/T/W 10-1 pm T/F 10-3 pm Cost $225 plus tax. (Ages 8-11 yrs)

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A Valentine Bouquet Opera Nanaimo is proud to present a wonderful evening of beautiful, romantic music for your Valentine’s Day enjoyment. The concert will feature bass/baritone Michael MacKinnon and his real-life partner, mezzo-soprano Shanté Van Horlick. Michael is becoming well known to Nanaimo audiences for his warm, rich bass/baritone voice. He has been

recently featured as Colline in Opera Nanaimo’s production of La Bohème as well as a soloist in Brahms Requiem and the Messiah for the Malaspina Choir here. Shanté, who is a recent graduate of U.B.C.’s Opera School, is fast gaining an excellent reputation as a mezzo soprano. She has been acclaimed in such roles as Dorabella (Cosi Fan Tutte) and

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CAGASTER OF AN INSECT CAGE (S1) Post-apocalyptic anime.

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LOCKE & KEY (S1) Dark comic series with siblings in a house that grants powers.

12TH TO ALL THE BOYS: P.S. I STILL LOVE YOU (movie) Sequel (2).

13TH LOVE IS BLIND (S1) New dating reality series.

28TH ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES - Romantic movie about Violet and Theodore.

QUEEN SONO (S1) - First series from Africa about a secret agent tackling crime.

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MYTHIC QUEST: RAVENS BANQUET Comedy set in a video game studio.

14TH VISIBLE: A documentary exposition of the changing nature of LGBTQ themes on television in the last couple of decades.

12TH THE FAREWELL (movie) Family dramady showcasing challenges of family life.

14TH HONEY BOY (movie) The autobiography of Shai LaBeouf.

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AVENUE 5 (S1) Sci-fi Ryan Clark and crew manage a space ship malfunction.

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OUTSIDER (S1) Based on Stephen Kings novel.

23RD BLACK SAILS (All seasons) A dramatic prequel to the classic Robert Louis Stevenson novel “Treasure Island” set in 1715.

Mercedes (Carmen). Their program will feature music from opera, musical theatre and popular song. The concert will place at the Cavallotti Lodge which offers plenty of free parking. Also offered for the ticket price will be some tasty bites and coffee. Wine and beer can also be obtained at the cash bar.

The evening will be divided into three parts with two 15-minute intermissions with refreshments. The first part will consist of music from some of opera’s best-known solos and duets. Included are selections from Carmen, Eugene Onegin, Barber of Seville and Mozart’s Don Giovanni, The Marriage of Figaro and Cosi Fan Tutte. The second second will feature some wonderful selections from popular musical theatre. Some

of the offerings will be selections from My Fair Lady, South Pacific, Camelot, Phantom of the Opera and numbers by Cole Porter.

The last section will feature some popular numbers by such artists as Lady Gaga, Elvis, Whitney Houston, Bette Midler and Leonard Cohen, Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli. There is something for everyone to enjoy in this program. Michael and Shanté’s vocal ability and personal chemistry is sure to warm every heart. If you would like further information, be sure to consult our website at operananimo.ca Make this Valentine’s Day special with a wonderful bouquet of beautiful music!

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FEB 21 The Country Icons Show: Tribute to Alan Jackson, Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard 7:30PM Port Theatre Tix / FMI 250-754-8550 Nanaimo Spring Home Expo: 12:00am Beban Auditorium Nanaimo, 2300 Bowen Road.

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Valentine’s Speed Dating: Mini dates for Valentine’s Day! Speed dating is an excellent way to meet a lot of local singles all in one evening! 07:00pm at Simon holt Restaurant, 6582 Applecross Road.

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12:00am Beban Auditorium Nanaimo, 2300 Bowen Road.

Author Talk and Reading with Susan Juby, author of the ALICE, I THINK series and THE WOEFIELD POULTRY COLLECTIVE: Don’t miss award-winning local Nanaimo author Susan Juby and her side-splitting humour! 02:00pm at Vancouver Island Regional Library Nanaimo Harbour front, 90 Commercial St. 250-753-1154 African Heritage Month – Harbour City Theatre 11AM

Afro Fusion Hip Hop 2PM Afro Fusion Belly Dance 4PM Afro beats Harbour City Theater 25 Victoria Rd FMI www. crimsoncoastdance. org Valentine’s Speed Dating: Mini dates for Valentine’s Day! Speed dating is an excellent way to meet a lot of local singles all in one evening! 07:00pm at Simon holt Restaurant, 6582 Applecross Road.

of the 1960s to the present with Doctors of Rock n Roll.

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FEB 23 Nanaimo Spring Home Expo: 12:00am Beban Auditorium Nanaimo, 2300 Bowen Road.

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Ken Lavigne has stolen hearts of concert goers across North America with his captivating blend of classical tenor sound and contemporary style. He takes his audience on riveting and exciting adventures with spectacular songs and hilarious stories from his personal experiences. 3 Knights with a Tenor, an admittedly cheeky title, features the music of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Paul McCartney, and Sir Elton John.

“It’s music I enjoy singing privately and it’s music I don’t get the opportunity to perform outside of my shower,” Ken says from his studio in Chemainus. “What makes these British Knights stand up is that their music still inspires young and old alike and I want to carry on the tradition.”

Ken has made a career performing a wide variety of artistic genres - from classical, folk and adult contemporary. Working through bodies of work from one iconic artist, the likes of Elton John for example, would be a daunting enough task on its own. Add two others of the highest calibre and it could be, understandably, over-

whelming. “It was extremely difficult to choose the songs to perform because all three are extremely prolific and they have a mountain of songs,” Ken says. “The conclusion is you want to include them all, but you can’t.”

Ken began to see synergies between Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John as work on his new show progressed. “Paul McCartney began writing simple three chord pop songs but evolved into working with the London Symphony. Elton John managed to integrate piano into mainstream rock and Andrew Lloyd Webber created monumental works that are celebrated as nostalgic tipping. For me, learning about their process and what caused them to take the path they did, is inspiring” says Lavigne.

Ken has been touring this show across Canada and Washington State and is performing it in Nanaimo as part of the 6th Annual Festival Nanaimo on Thursday March 26th at the Port Theatre.

Nanaimo Theatre Group

Remounts Successful Comedy 23 years ago, the Nanaimo Theatre Group produced Ken Ludwig’s brilliant comedy Lend Me A Tenor. It was a great success and worthy of being remounted for our many new patrons to enjoy. The revised script centres around the opera Pagliacci (translation: Clowns); the version done those many years ago featured Othello.

This wildly funny play was presented on Broadway and in London’s West End in the mid-eighties where it garnered 3 Tony and 4 Drama Desk Awards. As the lights come up on stage, we are transported to Cleveland Ohio, it is 1934.

The manager of the opera company is anxiously awaiting the arrival of the faAfrican Heritage Month 11A M Ndombolo; 2PM Afro beats; 4PM Afro Fusion Belly Dance. Harbour City Theatre 25 Old Victoria Rd. FMI www.crimsoncoastdance.org Our Nanaimo group has been gathering to unite in song and prayer in the style of Taizé for over a decade now. 3 faith communities that host our local Taizé gatherings and we welcome involvement

of more Nanaimo churches. Everyone is welcome to join us, best love and blessing from the Taizé Nanaimo. FMI https://facebook. com/taizenanaimo Trinity Ecumenical Center 6234 Spartan RD

FEB 24 Dino Day: Today is all about dinosaurs! 09:00am at NS3’s Science Studio, 4355 Jingle Pot Road, room 101.

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mous tenor Tito Morelli for the special show scheduled for that evening to celebrate the company’s tenth anniversary. The famous Italian Artiste does arrive and everything seems to be going smoothly until.....so will the show go on? Will the opera be performed??

Get your tickets early to find out! All shows take place at the Bailey Studio, 2373 Rosstown Road, Nanaimo. Opening night is February 19th with shows Wednesdays to Sundays until March 7th. Tickets are $20 and available at nanaimotheatregroup.ca or by calling 250-758-7224.

Pro-D Day Art Camps – Nature Talk: Inspired by Sandra Semchuk’s exhibition A Generational Retrospective young learner will explore our relationship to nature.

09:00am at Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial Street.

FEB 25 Escape Room: This day is all about problem-solving, where you will be challenged with skill-testing science activities to

complete a goal.

09:00am at NS3’s Science Studio, 4355 Jingle Pot Road, room 101.

1-778-268-2289 Pro-D Day Art Camps – Nature Talk: Inspired by Sandra Semchuk’s exhibition A Generational Retrospective young learners will explore our relationship to nature.

09:00am at Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial Street.

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Masters Of Hope: Mental Health and Addictions 06:00pm at Regional Libraries in your Community.

FEB 26 Pink T-Shirt Day Society Anti Bullying Campaign.

Wearing a pink shirt today sends a strong message that others care and won’t stand for bullying.

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Zumba Dance Fitness Class: Let’s dance together!

Please bring your shoes and some drink and wear stretchy clothes.

12:30pm at Luxe Studio’s, Unit #4 – 2330 McCullough Road.

Mamma Mia In partnership with Nanaimo District Secondary School, The Port Theatre presents Mamma Mia! Directed by Martha Parker with Musical Direction by Doug Roszmann Tix / FMI 250-754-8550

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by Doug Roszmann Tix / FMI 250-7548550 Thursday Morning and Afternoon Tai Chi Classes: All levels welcome 10:30am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

All the Romance Tropes: A New Romance Book Club at the Library: Whether you’re a seasoned or new romance reader or a romance writer yourself, join us at All the Romance Tropes Book Club!

06:30pm at Vancouver Island Regional Library Nanaimo

Harbour front, 90 Commercial St. 250753-1154 Tai Chi Beginners class: Wear loose clothing, sports shoes and register at the first class.

Find out if Tai Chi is for you. 07:00pm at Georgia Avenue Community School, 625 Georgia Ave. 778-7440413 DROP IN INTENTION CIRCLE: 07:00pm at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

FEB 28 The Nanaimo Maple Sugar Festival.

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Qigong by donation: 10:00am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

FEB 29 The Joe Cocker experience The music is all Cocker and sung only like Joe could.

Songs like “With A Little Help From My Friends”, “Leave Your Hat On”, The Letter” to name a few and including new songs off his latest album “Fire It Up” – which shares the name of his last tour.7:30PM Port Theatre TIX / FMI 250-754-8550 Persian Night: Join WES for an evening of Persian music, dance and traditional food while helping to reunite an Afghan refugee family in Nanaimo.

05:00pm at The Bee’s Knees Cafe, 208 Wallace Street.

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cial Center – Tapping into culture, friends and FUN! Kid’s corner and activities, Artisan markets, Toffy on Snow, Traditional food and high energy music. Beban Park Social Center 2300 Bowen Rd Nanaimo. TIX / FMI 250-754-8550 David Essig: Davis Essig is a Canadian country blues and folk icon with songs and stories fed from decades on the road. Don’t miss him. 07:30pm at First Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo, 595 Townsite Road.

MAR 1 Maple Sugar Festival Beban Social Center – Tapping into culture, friends and FUN! Kid’s corner and activities, Artisan markets, Toffy on Snow, Traditional food and high energy music. Beban Park Social Center 2300 Bowen Rd Nanaimo. TIX / FMI 250-754-8550

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5x JUNO nominee/7x Canadian Folk Music Award winning mando-maestro ANDREW COLLINS borrows a page from basic carpentry, hitting the nail on the head with his Trio’s double disc Tongue & Groove 5x JUNO nominee and 7x Canadian Folk Music Award winning mando-maestro Andrew Collins and his fellow Trio string-meisters have borrowed a page from basic carpentry, hitting the nail on the head with their new, double disc (1 all instrumentals, the other all w/ vocals), cleverly called “Tongue & Groove”.

You may already know the wildly exploratory Andrew Collins through his work with The Foggy Hogtown Boys, the equally mind-bending Creaking Tree String Quartet or the Trio, itself – but you’ll never put a label on him for his approach to folk, newgrass, jazz and even some chamber-oriented roots music. Showcasing a dizzying number of styles and instruments on stage, Collins and Co. appear to live by the old adage, “idle hands are the devil’s workshop”, likely keeping them just ahead of his grasp. Bending and blending genres, these musical shape shifters land somewhere between the re-imagined worlds of Béla

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Andrew’s skills on mandolin, fiddle, guitar, mandola, mandocello and smooth vocals merge with the rich talents of his trio mates Mike Mezzatesta (guitar, mandolin, fiddle, mandola) and James McEleney (bass, mandocello and vocals) and represent a back-to-basics visitation on what the band does best -- spontaneity of the stage and rapid-fire, improvisational exchanges. #1 Canadian artist receiving airplay on Folkdj (out of 14,052 airplays) – Oct 2016 #2 on North American College & Community Radio’s Folk Charts– June 2018 “The level of musicianship is outstanding, as you’d expect from a serial award winner such as Andrew Collins. He must be one of the best mandolin players in the business” Americana – UK HARBOUR CITY CONCERTS – Thurs Feb 6, 7:30pm ($25, First Unitarian Fellowship, 595 Townsite Rd, Nanaimo, tickets)

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